CEO Tom Lewis called the period “the best quarter for operations in our 44-year history.” Results were driven by factors including new rental revenues stemming from its recent $3.2 billion acquisition of American Realty Capital Trust Inc. of New York, and its $1.16 billion in other acquisitions completed during 2012, Lewis said.

As of March 31, Realty Income’s portfolio included 3,525 commercial properties in 49 states, leased to 195 companies in 46 industries. The company trades under the symbol O on the New York Stock Exchange.